More than one tenth of Germany's land surface is suited for wind turbines - without causing significant harm to sensitive protected areas or compromising noise protection laws. read more
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Renewable energies- the figures
What is the share of renewable energies in final energy consumption?Renewable energies have undergone rapid growth in Germany. Their share in final energy consumption reached 13.7 per cent in 2014. The electricity sector is the main driver behind this development with renewables already providing 27.4 per cent of electricity consumption (2014).More information on renewables is available from t... read more
Indicator: Energy consumption for heat
Final energy consumption associated with buildings decreased by 6.3 % between 2008 and 2016.However, according to the 2010 Energy Concept, the indicator should be decreasing by 20 % between 2008 and 2020.This target is to be achieved with the help of the National Energy Efficiency Action Plan and the Energy Efficiency Strategy for Buildings. read more
UBA research studies point out ways for efficient integration of renewable energy into the electricity market
Two new research studies completed on behalf of the German Environment Agency (UBA) show how the electricity market can master the challenges from further developing renewable energy. Their conclusion: the main approach should aim to optimize the existing electricity wholesale market, also known as Electricity Market 2.0. read more
Kassel International Dialogue on 100% Renewable Energy
Kassel International Dialogue on 100% Renewable Energy – a side-event to the annual 100% Renewable Energy Regions Congress 10 / 11 November 2015 at Kongress Palais in Kassel, Germany read more
100% Renewable Energy: A Global Movement of Local Governments
In the context of the climate conference COP 21 in Paris, the World Future Council organises the Side Event „100% Renewable Energy: A Global Movement of Local Governments“ at the German Pavillon. read more
Decarbonisation and Resource Efficiency – 100% Renewable Energy and more
The event will take place on 8th November 2016 in Berlin, Germany. Venue: Ludwig-Erhard-Haus, Fasanenstraße 85, 10623 Berlin read more